EdibleNative
Serviceberry (Juneberry)
Amelanchier spp. · Rosaceae
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Safety first
Be certain of rose-family ID. Avoid sprayed roadsides.
Educational field guide only. Never eat a wild plant without 100% confident identification. Not medical or legal advice.
About
Small trees/shrubs with early white blossoms and sweet purple-blue berries in early summer.
Harvest calendar
Months: Jun · Jul
Seasons: Early Summer, Summer
Parts used: berries
Habitat & skill
Habitats: Field edge & meadow, Deciduous forest, Disturbed / urban wild
Difficulty: easy
Identification
Alternate finely toothed leaves; 5-petaled white flowers; berries with tiny crowns.
Harvest notes
Berries typically June (varies).
Preparation
Fresh eating, jams, pies, drying.
Stewardship
Leave plenty for birds.